5 Delicious Spots for a Quick Bite in Cleveland

Astoria

This tapas and specialty shop is tucked away on Detroit Road among Asian markets and kosher shops. It's a hidden gem on the West Side of Cleveland. Unassuming from the outside, this market/restaurant is modern and sleek. The food is delicious, and they have a great selection of wine and beer from all over the world.

They specialize in meat and cheese boards, and all of their appetizers come out lightening fast. If you are looking for a great place to grab a drink after work or something to tide you over until dinner, head to Astoria.

Flying Fig

If you're searching for a place that knows wine, Flying Fig is for you. Offering an inventive but still approachable menu, Flying Fig knows how to pair wine with food. Their appetizers and small bites are out of this world delicious, featuring things like ratatouille and cheese-stuffed dates wrapped in bacon.

Ask any bartender what you should order to drink with your food, and they can give you an expert suggestion. Their staff is fast, efficient and friendly.

Salt

If you are looking for small plates, Salt is the place to go. Eclectic and innovative, this Lakewood restaurant takes pride in seasonally mixing up their menu. From pork schnitzel and scallops to crispy Brussels sprouts and fried yucca, Salt's head chef isn't afraid to use exotic ingredients in creative ways.

They also have an extensive wine list that rivals any in the city of Cleveland, and take pride in carefully crafted cocktails that complement their food. With live music every Monday and happy hour Monday through Friday, Salt is a great place to go for a delicious drink and fast bite.

Superior Pho

AsiaTown might be one of the best kept culinary secrets in Cleveland. From dim sum to pho, you can find food from Vietnam, Korea, China and other countries in Asia. Some wouldn't think pho could be classified as a quick bite, but Superior Pho is one of the best in the business.

Not only is their pho amazingly delicious, it also comes out super fast. You can sit down, order and be slurping your soup five minutes later. The best part? Their pho is light enough that you will be totally satisfied but not feel overly stuffed. It's a great place to go if you need a quick-and-easy lunch or dinner.

Citizen Pie

New to the Ohio City neighborhood — but not new to Cleveland — Citizen Pie pumps out tons of delicious Neapolitan-inspired pizzas from their wood-burning oven each day. They only make a limited amount of dough every morning, and they even have a "dough meter" on their website to let you know when they are running low for the day.

If you've ever had pizza from a wood-fired oven, you know how fast it comes out. Citizen Pie is no exception. You can go from ordering to enjoying your pizza in 10 minutes. They also have a crazy pizza menu that includes the option to make your own concoction.